I’ve been a huge fan of Lisa Gardner ever since reading her Frankie Elgin series. There were things I really liked about this book but unfortunately it turned out to be a bit of a disappointment for me. Let me tell you why.
First off, there was SO much going on. Really, she could have written three books from the material contained within the pages of “You’ll Be Sorry”. So many characters, so many different plot threads. I found the whole story line to be quite convoluted.
Set in a New Hampshire mountain town, the first story line centered around a young wedded couple that move to the town for a fresh start after losing a baby. Then, there is the story of the family who used to live in their house three decades earlier. A family of six who just vanished one day, leaving everything behind, and I mean everything… Then there is Amanda Grady, a young female police chief who has returned to hometown taking up the position her father once held. Yes, this is a multi-layered thriller, but this time I think there are too many layers. I really wanted to enjoy this one, but by the end I was mostly just ready for it to be over. I found it dragged on and on, and I felt myself losing interest.
My favourite character in the book was ‘Dog’ aka ‘Mr. Man’ aka ‘the canine opportunist’.
Hillary Huber’s narration of this audiobook was polished and she quite expertly added nuance and heft when the plot required it.
Many of my fellow bookbloggers have really enjoyed this title. I guess I was just not the right audience for this particular work by Lisa Gardner. Though, having said that, I’ll always be one of her most ardent fans.
This review was written voluntarily. I listened to the novel on audiobook via the Libby app. Published by Hachette Audio/Grand Central Publishing.
Unabridged. Listening time appro6ximately 12 hours.
Publication date: August 4, 2024
Publisher: Hachette Audio
ASIN: B0G7M3L7C5
Lisa Gardner, a #1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist, began her career in food service, but after catching her hair on fire numerous times, she took the hint and focused on writing instead. A self-described research junkie, she has transformed her interest in police procedure and criminal minds into a streak of internationally acclaimed novels, published across 30 countries. She’s also had four books become TV movies (At the Midnight Hour; The Perfect Husband; The Survivors Club; Hide) and has made personal appearances on TruTV and CNN.
Lisa’s books have received awards from across the globe. Her novel, The Neighbor, won Best Hardcover Novel from the International Thriller Writers, while also receiving the Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle in France. She was also recognized with the Daphne du Maurier Award in 2000 for The Other Daughter. Finally, Lisa received the Silver Bullet Award from the International Thriller Writers in 2017 for her work on behalf of at-risk children and the Humane Society.
Lisa lives in New Hampshire where she spends her time with an assortment of canine companions. When not writing, she loves to hike, garden, snowshoe and play cribbage.
Follow Lisa Gardner on Twitter @LisaGardnerBks ; or visit her website: https://www.lisagardner.com/
Hillary Huber has recorded hundreds of titles spanning many genres. She is a multiple Audie Award Finalist, an Earphones Award winner, and an AudioFile Best Voice. Hillary has a BA in English Literature and is a voracious reader and listener of audiobooks. Hillary now splits her time between LA and NY.
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